One of Glasgow's most iconic signs has had a facelift as the regeneration of Glasgow's east end gathers pace.

Major works have been underway over the past year in the area surrounding the Barras and Barrowland Ballroom.

New paving is in place, streets have been relayed and work has also been ongoing on one of the area's most recognisable landmarks, The Barras archway. The big sign at the Bain Street end of Moncur Street has been covered by scaffold in recent days but has now been uncovered in all its glory.

More than just a lick of red and gold paint, the signage has been strengthened and secured, with little necessary repairs carried out.

It is just a further sign of the changes that have taken place in the area of late through Glasgow City Council's City Deal. The project has targeted a number of areas for major regeneration. Work on the Sauchiehall Street avenue project continues while the east end has works ongoing. In the Barras a number of new venues have helped drive the change.

The Barras sign under renovation (Image: Barras Art and Design)

Barras Art and Design (BAaD) has been at the forefront of that, with the venue including A'Challtainn Fish Restaurant and Bar, the 23rd Precinct record label, a barbers, pizza parlour, gin distillery and an ever changing line up of pop up shops and markets. Furthermore the venue has held events and mini-festivals beneath its stunning glass roof and hosted movie nights, performances and live events.

With another live music venue, bar and restaurant just a short stroll away on Bain Street in St Luke's and the Winged Ox and other venues popping up all the time, footfall is increasing and a healthy social scene has sprung up around the local community.

"The completion of the public realm works is a massive boost and help for the area and for the local businesses to push on and focus to achieve their own redevelopment goals," said Brain Traynor from BAaD and A'Challtainn.

"We are currently in the planning stages to carry out soundproofing works at BAaD to enable us to develop the live music side of the business here and allow us to improve the courtyard space as a live music venue, kicking off first of all with Roy Ayers on November 10."